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Apple turns 50: A look back its journey from garage startup to tech titan

Nbcwashington · · 1064 words · By Michael Liedtke; The Associated Press
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“Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple Computer Co. on April Fools' Day 50 years ago.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Steve Jobs was an American pioneer of the personal computer revolution of the 1970s who, along with Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne, founded Apple Computer. Before and after his death in 2011, Jobs was…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Steven Paul Jobs (February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011) was an American businessman, inventor, and investor. A pioneer of the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s, Jobs co-founded Apple…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stephen Gary Wozniak (; born August 11, 1950), also known by his nickname Woz, is an American technology entrepreneur, electrical engineer, computer programmer, and inventor. In 1976, he co-founded Ap…
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“Jobs and Wozniak each received a 45% stake in Apple, with Ron Wayne holding the remaining 10%.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Steve Jobs was an American pioneer of the personal computer revolution of the 1970s who, along with Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne, founded Apple Computer. Before and after his death in 2011, Jobs was…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Steve Jobs is a 2015 biographical drama film directed by Danny Boyle and written by Aaron Sorkin. A British-American co-production, it was adapted from the 2011 biography by Walter Isaacson and interv…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stephen Gary Wozniak (; born August 11, 1950), also known by his nickname Woz, is an American technology entrepreneur, electrical engineer, computer programmer, and inventor. In 1976, he co-founded Ap…
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“Ron Wayne relinquished his 10% stake in Apple for $2,300, which is now worth $370 billion.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, in Silicon Valley, best known for its consumer electronics, software and online services. Founded in …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ronald Gerald Wayne (born May 17, 1934) is an American retired electronics industry business executive. He co-founded Apple Computer Company—which later became Apple Inc.—as a partnership with Steve W…
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“Apple released the Apple II computer in June 1977 at a price of $1,298 (equivalent to $7,000 in 2023).”
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“Apple went public in late 1980 at $22 per share, which is equivalent to 10 cents per share after stock splits.”
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“Apple unveiled the first Macintosh on January 24, 1984, with a 60-second Super Bowl commercial directed by Ridley Scott.”
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“The Macintosh was priced at $2,500 in 1984 (equivalent to $7,900 in 2023).”
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“Apple and Microsoft engaged in a seven-year legal battle over the graphical interface, resolved by a 1994 U.S. Supreme Court decision.”
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“Apple acquired NeXT's operating system for $428 million in 1997.”
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“Apple received a $150 million cash infusion from Microsoft in 1997.”
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“Apple introduced the first iPod in October 2001, capable of storing up to 1,000 songs.”
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“Apple sold 450 million iPods across different designs.”
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“Apple introduced the iPhone on January 9, 2007, with over 3 billion units sold since then.”
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“Apple's annual revenue reached $416 billion as of 2023.”
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“The iPhone accounts for more than half of Apple's annual revenue.”
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